Bollywood Baddies: 100 years of Indian Cinema

Shakti Kapoor played negative roles with a dash of comedy. Shakti got noticed for his negative roles in Himmatwala and Hero and since then, the actor did not look back and as he went on to become the leading villain in Bollywood. Rocky, Naseeb, Janbaaz, Qurbani, Chaalbaaz, Aankhen, Andaz Apna Apna and Main Khiladi Tu Anari are some of his notable films.

Gifted with a natural proclivity towards deceit, debauchery and the art of seduction, Bollywood baddies come in all shapes and sizes. Once they set their wares, it is not easy to get away from their charm offensive. Check out famous villains and vamps in Bollywood

Shakti Kapoor played negative roles with a dash of comedy. Shakti got noticed for his negative roles in Himmatwala and Hero and since then, the actor did not look back and as he went on to become the leading villain in Bollywood. Rocky, Naseeb, Janbaaz, Qurbani, Chaalbaaz, Aankhen, Andaz Apna Apna and Main Khiladi Tu Anari are some of his notable films.

Gifted with a natural proclivity towards deceit, debauchery and the art of seduction, Bollywood baddies come in all shapes and sizes. Once they set their wares, it is not easy to get away from their charm offensive. Check out famous villains and vamps in Bollywood

Shakti Kapoor played negative roles with a dash of comedy. Shakti got noticed for his negative roles in Himmatwala and Hero and since then, the actor did not look back and as he went on to become the leading villain in Bollywood. Rocky, Naseeb, Janbaaz, Qurbani, Chaalbaaz, Aankhen, Andaz Apna Apna and Main Khiladi Tu Anari are some of his notable films.

Just like Shakti Kapoor, Paresh Rawal started his Bollywood innings as a baddie and over the years, graduated to the genre of comedy. As a villain, Paresh looked every bit menacing in Naam, Ram Lakhan, Awaargi, Jigar, Andaz Apna Apna, Bade Miyan Chote Miyan and many more.

Just like Shakti Kapoor, Paresh Rawal started his Bollywood innings as a baddie and over the years, graduated to the genre of comedy. As a villain, Paresh looked every bit menacing in Naam, Ram Lakhan, Awaargi, Jigar, Andaz Apna Apna, Bade Miyan Chote Miyan and many more.

Just like Shakti Kapoor, Paresh Rawal started his Bollywood innings as a baddie and over the years, graduated to the genre of comedy. As a villain, Paresh looked every bit menacing in Naam, Ram Lakhan, Awaargi, Jigar, Andaz Apna Apna, Bade Miyan Chote Miyan and many more.

Gulshan Grover is one of the few actors in Bollywood who had a successful run in both Indian and international cinema. With a career spanning three decades, Gulshan Grover is best known for his villainous portrayal in Ram Lakhan, Mohra, Shola Aur Shabnam, Aankhen and Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi to name a few.

Gulshan Grover is one of the few actors in Bollywood who had a successful run in both Indian and international cinema. With a career spanning three decades, Gulshan Grover is best known for his villainous portrayal in Ram Lakhan, Mohra, Shola Aur Shabnam, Aankhen and Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi to name a few.

Gulshan Grover is one of the few actors in Bollywood who had a successful run in both Indian and international cinema. With a career spanning three decades, Gulshan Grover is best known for his villainous portrayal in Ram Lakhan, Mohra, Shola Aur Shabnam, Aankhen and Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi to name a few.

After doing blink and miss appearances in Hindi films, Danny's big ticket in Hindi cinema came with B.R.Chopra's Dhundh. After a spate of films in negative role, Agneepath became a second coming of sorts for Danny, who once again reprised the role of intimidating villain in Hindi cinema.

After doing blink and miss appearances in Hindi films, Danny's big ticket in Hindi cinema came with B.R.Chopra's Dhundh. After a spate of films in negative role, Agneepath became a second coming of sorts for Danny, who once again reprised the role of an intimidating villain in Hindi cinema.

After doing blink and miss appearances in Hindi films, Danny's big ticket in Hindi cinema came with B.R.Chopra's Dhundh. After a spate of films in negative role, Agneepath became a second coming of sorts for Danny, who once again reprised the role of an intimidating villain in Hindi cinema.

Gifted with menacing looks and a rich baritone, Amrish Puri rose to instant fame as arch villain in Hindi cinema. Amrish, who acted in more than 400 films, is best known as the super-villian in Mr. India – Mogambo. Mogambo khush hua became his best remembered lines in Hindi cinema. Amrish Puri also tasted international success with Steven Spielberg's Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom.

Gifted with menacing looks and a rich baritone, Amrish Puri rose to instant fame as arch villain in Hindi cinema. Amrish, who acted in more than 400 films, is best known as the super-villian in Mr. India - Mogambo. Mogambo khush hua became his best remembered lines in Hindi cinema. Amrish Puri also tasted international success with Steven Spielberg's Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom.

Gifted with menacing looks and a rich baritone, Amrish Puri rose to instant fame as arch villain in Hindi cinema. Amrish, who acted in more than 400 films, is best known as the super-villian in Mr. India - Mogambo. Mogambo khush hua became his best remembered lines in Hindi cinema. Amrish Puri also tasted international success with Steven Spielberg's Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom.

As a villain, Pran was as glamorous as the heroes of Hindi cinema. Pran acted along with the superstars of his time – Raj Kapoor, Dilip Kumar and Dev Anand without getting eclipsed by their brilliance. A prolific actor, Pran brought a certain degree of style and class to villainy in films like Azaad, Madhumati, Ram Aur Shyam, Ziddi, Amar Deep, Aah and Jagte Raho to name a few.

As a villain, Pran was as glamorous as the heroes of Hindi cinema. Pran acted along with the superstars of his time - Raj Kapoor, Dilip Kumar and Dev Anand without getting eclipsed by their brilliance. A prolific actor, Pran brought a certain degree of style and class to villainy in films like Azaad, Madhumati, Ram Aur Shyam, Ziddi, Amar Deep, Aah and Jagte Raho to name a few.

As a villain, Pran was as glamorous as the heroes of Hindi cinema. Pran acted along with the superstars of his time - Raj Kapoor, Dilip Kumar and Dev Anand without getting eclipsed by their brilliance. A prolific actor, Pran brought a certain degree of style and class to villainy in films like Azaad, Madhumati, Ram Aur Shyam, Ziddi, Amar Deep, Aah and Jagte Raho to name a few.

Shetty was a popular stuntman, who featured in several Hindi films as the leading baddie. A tall, dark and bald guy, Shetty was a permanent fixture in 70s cinema. Check out Shetty in Shalimar, Trishul, Don, Rafoo Chakkar, Victoria No. 203, Seeta Aur Geeta, An Evening in Paris and many more.

Shetty was a popular stuntman, who featured in several Hindi films as the leading baddie. A tall, dark and bald guy, Shetty was a permanent fixture in 70s cinema. Check out Shetty in Shalimar, Trishul, Don, Rafoo Chakkar, Victoria No. 203, Seeta Aur Geeta, An Evening in Paris and many more.

Shetty was a popular stuntman, who featured in several Hindi films as the leading baddie. A tall, dark and bald guy, Shetty was a permanent fixture in 70s cinema. Check out Shetty in Shalimar, Trishul, Don, Rafoo Chakkar, Victoria No. 203, Seeta Aur Geeta, An Evening in Paris and many more.

During 70s and 80s Hindi cinema, on-screen baddie Ranjeet was notorious for chasing the modesty of pretty young things in Hindi cinema. Apparently, no film was complete without Ranjeet defiling nubile women. Ranjeet was one of the few handsome villains with chiseled body. Check out Ranjeet in Victoria No. 203, Vishwanath, Dharmatma, Rocky and Hero.

During 70s and 80s Hindi cinema, on-screen baddie Ranjeet was notorious for chasing the modesty of pretty young things in Hindi cinema. Apparently, no film was complete without Ranjeet defiling nubile women. Ranjeet was one of the few handsome villains with chiseled body. Check out Ranjeet in Victoria No. 203, Vishwanath, Dharmatma, Rocky and Hero.

During 70s and 80s Hindi cinema, on-screen baddie Ranjeet was notorious for chasing the modesty of pretty young things in Hindi cinema. Apparently, no film was complete without Ranjeet defiling nubile women. Ranjeet was one of the few handsome villains with chiseled body. Check out Ranjeet in Victoria No. 203, Vishwanath, Dharmatma, Rocky and Hero.

Aruna Irani started her career as an actress but soon ended up playing negative roles in Hindi cinema. Aruna played the despicable other woman, who mastered the art of deceit and seduction. Aruna is best remembered for her roles in Caravan, Bobby, Khel Khel Mein, Charas, Qurbani, Shahenshah, Beta and many more.

Aruna Irani started her career as an actress but soon ended up playing negative roles in Hindi cinema. Aruna played the despicable other woman, who mastered the art of deceit and seduction. Aruna is best remembered for her roles in Caravan, Bobby, Khel Khel Mein, Charas, Qurbani, Shahenshah, Beta and many more.

Aruna Irani started her career as an actress but soon ended up playing negative roles in Hindi cinema. Aruna played the despicable other woman, who mastered the art of deceit and seduction. Aruna is best remembered for her roles in Caravan, Bobby, Khel Khel Mein, Charas, Qurbani, Shahenshah, Beta and many more.

Amjad Khan might have played villain umpteen times on the silver screen; however, it was the gun-slinging dacoit Gabbar Singh in Sholay who immortalized him in the annals of Hindi cinema. As Gabbar, Amjad portrayed the role of a cold blooded murderer with no compunctions with perfect élan. Jo dar gaya samjho mar gaya and Tera kya hoga, Kaliya? are some of the best remembered lines mouthed by Amjad Khan as Gabber Singh.

Amjad Khan might have played villain umpteen times on the silver screen; however, it was the gun-slinging dacoit Gabbar Singh in Sholay who immortalized him in the annals of Hindi cinema. As Gabbar, Amjad portrayed the role of a cold blooded murderer with no compunctions with perfect ृlan. Jo dar gaya samjho mar gaya and Tera kya hoga, Kaliya? are some of the best remembered lines mouthed by Amjad Khan as Gabber Singh.

Amjad Khan might have played villain umpteen times on the silver screen; however, it was the gun-slinging dacoit Gabbar Singh in Sholay who immortalized him in the annals of Hindi cinema. As Gabbar, Amjad portrayed the role of a cold blooded murderer with no compunctions with perfect ृlan. Jo dar gaya samjho mar gaya and Tera kya hoga, Kaliya? are some of the best remembered lines mouthed by Amjad Khan as Gabber Singh.